BEACH HAVEN, NJ — August 24 — Firefighters responded to a second-alarm structure fire on Monday afternoon at 211 Leeward Avenue in Beach Haven.The fire was reported to be coming from the third floor of a three-story, wood-frame single-family home.

The Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Company, located at 300 Amber St., was the first department to respond.

The call was received around 4:34 p.m.While units were en route, Chief 1500 spotted a column of smoke and called for a second alarm to get more resources.This development was also noted by News 12 and Daily Voice.

Chief 1500 arrived and took command.

Upon arrival, crews found visible flames on the third floor of the house.

Firefighters immediately began their efforts by stretching two hose lines and setting up a water supply.

Ground ladders were placed, and two aerial ladders were deployed as crews worked to control the fire.Public reports confirm that firefighters used two hose lines, established a water supply, placed ground ladders, and deployed two aerial ladders during the operation.

Most of the fire was brought under control, allowing crews to shift to salvage and overhaul operations.

Additional personnel from mutual-aid agencies were brought in to assist with these operations after the main fire was contained.

The mutual-aid agencies named in the incident report included Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co., Surf City Volunteer Fire Company, Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company #1, Beach Haven First Aid Squad, and the Beach Haven Police Department.

The response involved multiple Beach Haven units, including Chief 1500, Deputy Chief 1510, Ladder 1505, Ladder 1515, Engine 1511, Utility 1504, and Utility 1506.

The quick call for a second alarm brought in additional personnel and equipment to the island early in the incident.

For fire crews, the early arrival of extra resources is especially important in a three-story wood-frame home, where fires on upper floors often require coordinated interior, exterior, and elevated operations.

The fire was eventually brought under control.

Firefighters remained at the scene for salvage and overhaul work before the incident was handed over to the Ocean County Fire Marshal's Office, which is investigating the cause and origin.

No injuries were reported in the available incident details.

The incident report also acknowledged the mutual-aid companies and other agencies for assisting Beach Haven crews during the operation.

The response highlighted the importance of automatic or requested mutual aid when extra staffing, ladder coverage, and overhaul resources are needed at a working residential fire.